SportageMotor

Kia Sportage: Precautions For Catalytic Converter

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / General Information / Precautions For Catalytic Converter

CAUTION

If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer.

1. Use only unleaded gasoline.

2. Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long time. Avoid running the engine at fast idle for more than 10 minutes and idle speed for more than 20 minutes.

3. Do not measure engine compression for an extended time. Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible. Remove the fuel pump relay before performing a compression test.

4. Do not dispose of used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.

    READ NEXT:

     Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

     General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools

    General Information  Specification Air Conditioner Blower Unit Heater And Evaporator Unit Troubleshooting  Troubleshooting Problem Symptoms Table Before replacing or repairing

     Air Conditioning System

    SEE MORE:

     Jack and tools

    If you have a flat tire, you can change the flat tire to a spare tire using tools. WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attem

     Power outlet

    The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems or other devices that are compatible with the power outlet and vehicle electrical system. The devices should draw less than 15 amps with the vehicle on.

    Content